Ferns

Ferns are perennials that typically prefer shade, however some species are adapted to hot, rocky landsacpes. Ferns are a diverse group of plants and display a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors that make for attractive low-maintenance plants. The woodland fern species peform best when given shade, deep soils that are right with organic matter, and regular moisture throughout the year.

Japanese Holly Fern Cyrtomium fortunei Mature Height: 2ft Hardiness Zones: 6-8 Spread: forms a multi-stem clump Aspect: deep shade to partial shade Foliage: evergreen Water: average Not in production this year. Hardy Deer Fern Blechnum spicant Mature Height: 2ft Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Spread: forms a multi-stem clump Aspect: deep shade to partial shade Foliage: deciduous Water: riparian to average Not in production this year. Red Lady Fern Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady In Red' Mature Height: 1ft Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Spread: forms a multi-stem clump Aspect: deep shade to partial shade Foliage: deciduous Water: riparian to average Not in production this year. Athyrium niponicum 'Red Beauty' Painted Fern Mature Height: 1ft Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Spread: forms a multi-stem clump Aspect: deep shade to partial shade Foliage: deciduous Water: riparian to average Sold out. Western Sword Fern Polystichum munitum Mature Height: 4ft Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Spread: forms a multi-stem clump Aspect: deep shade to mostly sun Foliage: evergreen Water: riparian to dry Sold out. Holly Fern Cyrtomium falcatum Mature Height: 2ft Hardiness Zones: 6-8 Spread: forms a multi-stem clump Aspect: deep shade to partial shade Foliage: evergreen Water: average Not in production this year. Giant Hardy Ostrich Fern Matteuccia struthiopteris Mature Height: 5ft Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Foliage: deciduous Out of season. Giant California Chain Fern Woodwardia fimbriata Mature Height: 8ft Hardiness Zones: 7-8 Spread: forms a multi-stem clump Aspect: mostly shade to partial shade Foliage: evergreen Water: riparian to average Out of season. Northern Maidenhair Fern Adiantum pedatum Mature Height: 1ft Hardiness Zones: 3-8 Spread: forms a multi-stem clump Aspect: mostly shade to partial shade Foliage: deciduous Water: riparian Sold out. Lady Fern Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae' Mature Height: 1ft Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Spread: forms a multi-stem clump Aspect: deep shade to partial shade Foliage: deciduous Water: riparian to average Not in production this year. Male Fern Dryopteris filix-mas Mature Height: 4ft Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Spread: forms a multi-stem clump Aspect: deep shade to partial shade Foliage: deciduous Water: riparian to average Not in production this year. Hart's Tongue Fern Asplenium scolopendrium Mature Height: 1ft Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Spread: forms a multi-stem clump Aspect: deep shade to partial shade Foliage: evergreen Water: riparian to average Not in production this year. Western Bracken Fern Pteridium aquilinum Mature Height: 4ft Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Spread: spreads quickly by the roots Aspect: deep shade to mostly sun Foliage: deciduous Water: average to dry Sold out. Japanese Painted Fern Athyrium niponicum 'Regal Red' Mature Height: 1ft Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Spread: forms a multi-stem clump Aspect: deep shade to partial shade Foliage: deciduous Water: riparian to average Sold out.